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Opens
June 5, 1999 - Closes April 6, 2000
Our Boys in Blue
The Civil War
From the Eyes of Ontario County Soldiers

This exhibition of Civil War images and artifacts
will change your whole idea of what the War of the Rebellion
was all about. Meet many of the boys who left the comfort of
their homes in Ontario County and traveled afar to "Save
the Union" See art of the Civil
War and the original sketch book of L.C. Mix, the artist for
the NY33rd Vol. Learn about the every day life of the soldier
and how they communicated with their families at home. Find out
about the Union Veteran's organization, the GAR and the origins
of Memorial Day, and much much more.
This is an exhibit the whole family will enjoy.
Free to all museum members. Exhibition open during museum hours
through June 2000.
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